Marcus Glover
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Marcus Glover (age 50) is an independent director at AMC, serving since September 2024. He is Executive Vice President, Global Operations at Bally’s Corporation (since March 2025) and previously served as Bally’s CFO (May 2023–March 2025). He holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a BA in Business Administration/Finance from Morehouse College, and brings extensive financial, operational, and management experience, including as CFO of a public company .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa | President & COO | Aug 2017–May 2020 | Led large-scale casino/hospitality operations |
| Beau Rivage Resort & Casino | President & COO | Jul 2015–Aug 2017 | Oversaw resort operations |
| Caesars Entertainment (Harrah’s et al.) | Senior roles incl. SVP & GM; Assistant GM; VP of Operations | May 2003–Jun 2015 | Multi-property operational leadership across markets |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Public Company Board/Interlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bally’s Corporation | EVP, Global Operations | Mar 2025–present | Executive role; no AMC-related transactions disclosed |
| Bally’s Corporation | CFO | May 2023–Mar 2025 | Executive role; audit/finance expertise |
| QPSI LLC | Chief Strategy Officer | Oct 2021–May 2023 | Private company; supply chain solutions |
No other public company directorships are listed for Glover in AMC’s proxy biography .
Board Governance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Committee memberships | Audit Committee member |
| Chair roles | None disclosed |
| Audit Committee “financial expert” | Yes (qualifies under Item 407(d)(5)) |
| Director independence | Independent under NYSE rules (and for Audit Committee service) |
| Board meeting attendance | AMC disclosed ≥75% attendance for all then-serving directors except Mr. Sussman (implies Glover met threshold) |
| Executive sessions | Non-management directors meet at least annually; presided by Lead Independent Director |
| Lead Independent Director | Philip Lader |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Program Terms (Non-Employee Directors) | Glover 2024 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer (Board) | $150,000 cash; paid quarterly, pro-rated for partial year | $50,523 cash (pro-rated 2024) |
| Committee retainers | Audit: Chair $35,000; Member $17,500. Compensation: Chair $25,000; Member $15,000. Nominating: Chair $20,000; Member $10,000 | Included in cash figure above (Audit member) |
| Lead Independent Director retainer | $50,000 cash (if applicable) | N/A (not Lead Independent Director) |
| Equity annual grant | $105,000 calculation value; fully vested at grant; one-year holding; pro-rated for first partial year (not for last partial year) | $31,693 grant date fair value (pro-rated 2024) |
| Grant specifics (2024) | Award dates: broad annual award grant date June 10, 2024 (price $4.71 used for fair value); Glover approved Sep 12, 2024 (price used to calculate shares $4.92; fair value $4.90); one-year holding requirement | Approved Sep 12, 2024; subject to standard rules above |
Performance Compensation
| Performance Metric | Disclosure |
|---|---|
| Performance-based metrics (e.g., TSR, EBITDA) tied to director pay | None disclosed for non-employee directors; director stock awards are time-based, fully vested at grant with a one-year holding requirement |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Interlock/Conflict Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None disclosed | — | AMC reports no related person transactions since Jan 1, 2024 . No other public company board seats for Glover are listed in the proxy biography . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Financial/accounting expertise; designated Audit Committee financial expert .
- Public-company CFO background (Bally’s) and deep operations across casino/resort properties .
- Education: MBA (Duke Fuqua), BA in Business Administration/Finance (Morehouse) .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | % of Outstanding | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Glover | 40,676 | <1% | As of Oct 13, 2025; beneficial ownership includes directly/indirectly held shares |
Company-wide policies: Anti-hedging and anti-pledging policies; Compensation clawback policy; Insider Trading Policy filed as Exhibit to 2024 10-K .
Governance Assessment
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Strengths
- Independent director serving on the Audit Committee; formally designated as an “financial expert,” enhancing board oversight of financial reporting and controls .
- At least 75% attendance threshold met for 2024, indicating engagement and reliability following his September 2024 appointment .
- Compensation structure blends cash with equity and imposes a one-year holding period, promoting alignment with shareholders; beneficial ownership recorded (40,676 shares) .
- No related party transactions disclosed, reducing conflict risk .
- Robust governance enhancements on ballot (declassification; written consent; special meetings), signaling improved shareholder rights environment affecting director accountability .
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Potential Concerns / Watch Items
- Executive role at Bally’s Corporation (casino and entertainment) could create sector adjacency; while no related-party transactions are disclosed, investors should monitor for any future dealings or perceived conflicts involving entertainment partnerships or marketing tie-ins .
- AMC seeks significant authorized share increase tied to exchangeable notes; dilution and capital structure actions can affect director equity alignment and investor confidence, albeit primarily a company-wide issue rather than director-specific .
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Compensation Committee Practices
- Use of independent consultants: Aon (2024) with no conflicts found; Korn Ferry selected for 2025 after RFP—positive for governance rigor .
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Overall View
- Glover’s CFO background and audit expertise strengthen AMC’s financial oversight. Independence status, attendance, and absence of related-party transactions support governance quality. Continued monitoring of any Bally’s-related interactions and AMC capital actions is prudent for assessing ongoing alignment and potential conflicts .